The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from smiling

can manage to

He groaned and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm

“Okay before I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I

his hand that held my arm. I noted how his

try my best to ignore that feeling and lift

I would

gives me a crooked awkward smile

cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just

kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought me luck so t kept

He then scratched the nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail

lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him and thinking of him as a

know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of

But still, I liked to see him squirm and decided

even more.

way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing at

went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I

redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to crawl into a

Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker who

winced and coughed. “A stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.”

“Checking to see if I was okay after causing my somber mood

me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.” I rolled my

“I had to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He scratched his

have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over

cupcake.”I pouted.

Aiden cringed, scratching his chin. “I

that even a question? You were the biggest one

battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this

only been a few years

got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to tell me